Irene P. Calvarese Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 20, 2025, Irene P. Calvarese of Wilmington, Delaware passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nicholas A. Rich (Ricci) and Assunta Marinelli Rich; her husband Louis A. Calvarese, Sr. (Lou); her son Louis A. Calvarese, Jr.; her son-in-law Patrick Schneese; and her brother Nicholas A. Rich, Jr..
She is survived by: her daughter Susan Schneese of Wilmington, DE; her grandchildren, Gabrielle Giroux (Nick) of Nashville, TN, Michael Calvarese (Leah) of Holly Ridge, NC, Olivia Ann Schneese of Wilmington, DE, Nicholas Calvarese and Luke Schneese of Wilmington, DE; her pet Jackson; her daughter-in-law Ellen Calvarese of Surf City, NC; her sister Gen Limmina; and her brother-in-law Soddy. She is also survived by nephews, nieces, great nieces and nephews, and great great nephew, her loving cousins.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, February 27th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Helena Catholic Church (602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, February 27th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location. An entombment will be held on Thursday, February 27th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the Cathedral Cemetery (2400 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805).
